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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

PHlL1PsBuRG, August 17.-[Special to
The Miner. 1.-THE railroad is approaching
rather slowly, the trackmen having been
called of to lay few miles of track on
the Livingston branch. The grading is
nearly completed, and it is claimed that
two weeke' time will suffice to lay all the
track when the grade is finished. The en-.
gineers will then be put to work surveying
the extension of the line from Philipsburg
to Granite, a distance Of about four miles
by wagon road.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20

onef to Wyoming 70 morrow. From the
general description Of the man, there is no
doubt but that he II the rustler Who held
the Major up. a..
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-20
Ready to Move.

SALT LAKE CRY, August 17.-[Special to
The Miner.]-A Ninth Cavalry private,
who left Fort Duchesne, Utah, Sunday
night, says that everything was in readi.
ness for the cavalry to leave for the White
River Ute country at a moments notice;
that no news OF any fighting or casualties
had reached tho post when he left.
THE INDIAN WAR SITUATION.
WASHINGTON, Auguet ia telegram
received at the War Department this after.
noon from General Terry. states that the
Governor of Colorado had requested General
Crook to assist the civil authorities in serv.
ing q process upon the Ute bucks who had
been Indicted by the Grand Jury. Terry
asked ior instructions for guidance for
himself and Cook in the natter. A telegram
was sent in reply directing him to hold the
troops in readiness to move in q moments
notice. The War Department has received
no special in formation Of the reported
enga cement between C0lorow's band and
ties.
THEY FEEL AUTHORIZED
to order troops to assist the civil authori.
ties in their efforts to arrest the Indians in
the event of the defeat of the posse and
Colorow taking to the war path. General
Crook, who is near at hand. has full au-
thority to take any needful action to pro-
tect the people in view OF the absence Of
any official information OF an Outbreak.
The War Department officials are disposed
to characterize some of the reports re-
ceived a. exaggtrations.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09
brightest woman ii Boston.

We are drawn and attracted to certain
people, and we at once invest them with
those qualities which please us, for nothing
Is more natural than to see the best IN
those we like. It is unconscious self
fiattering. One OF the most brilliant Bos-
tOnians, or, rather, cosmopolitans, after
living all over the world returned here not
long ago, and, In course of time, met
numerous leading society women who
have been accounted worth knowing. He
was not struck by the mental or physica.
charms of any Of them. At last q quiet,
unobtrusive little person, whose husband
carried this citizen of the world home to
dinner one day, became suddenly elevated
to the rank of 1.-THE brightest woman In
Boston. Her sayings were quoted far
and wide; whenever any one else managed
TO let fall pearl it was snatched up and
fastened to her newly acquired reputation
for making droll, exaggerated speeches.
BY and by this citizen of the world
couldn't endure his native land longer
and he flew back to more congenial Europe,
leaving the brightest woman to fight out
this battle of wit by herself. The conse-
Quence was obvious. She ceased to saw
smart things. Her inspiration had flown;
tho mind that had acted ON others like flint
on steel disported itself In other circles
and drew sparks from quick witted Paris
.ans instead. have always surmised
this temporary cleverness of Mrs. Hum
drum was In reality the witty reflections
OF this thoroughly witty fellow. He
thought she said the bright things. while
he was really the perpetrator. At all
events, 1t was one OF the curious psyche
logical studies which now and then creep
in among and enliven the commonplace
facts and issues Of the day.-Boston Her
aid.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09
Gen. Grant Refused wine.

Let us take few facts: When travel
ing In India he was surrounded with
social customs, to disregard which re-
quired the strongest will and the firmest
purpose. Not few foreign residents in
the east are. hard drinkers There were
not hours enough in the day for Grant, to
accept the invitations he received. To be
courteous he not infrequently accepted in
vitations to half a dozen tifiins on the
same day, at each one Of which he would
remain few moments, until the last one
had been reached. AT all these gather
ings wines and liquors were freely used
He became soGhoroughly Disguised with
the custom that on his return to his hotel
he said to his wife:. "Julia, do not in
tend to take another glass Of wine to
please anybody" That was in 1873, and
from that time forward to Mount Nc
Gregor his temperance habits were above
suspicion.
From Calcutta he went to Burmah.
The reception committee furnished large
baskets Of champagnes and liquors. These
were subject to Grants orders. To the
disappointment and disgust of the COM
mittee the baskets were not opened. Sur
prise was expressed; but Grant simply
said: Gentlemen, / do not wish anything
to drink, and the baskets were returned
unopened to Calcutta received accounts
of this incident from Gen. Ltchfield, late
consul general to India, and from Mrs.
Grant.
After Grant reached California his old
friends were the witnesses Of this new
proof Of his personal decision. While In
the City of Mexico his enthusiastic ad-
mirers invited him to what Is called "a
wine dinner Bishop Harris was pres
ent, and he informed me that Gen. Grant
deliberately turned his glasses upside
down.-Rev. J. p. Newman In American
Magazine.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09

COUNCIL. met In adjourned session
Saturday afternoon at 4 p. m. Mayor
Lambert IN chair. Councilmen present,
Toben, Williams, Picking. Little, De-
Grange, Weliinger, and Bowers.
Mr.. Picking, Of ordinance committee,
submitted the following ordinance.
Be it ordained by the council of the
corporation Of Martinsburg, that per-
mission is hereby given to William 9.
Baker, Joseph D. Baker and Danial
Baker, firm known as Baker Brothers,
to construct and maintain at their own
expense, arailroad siding or track
across Burke and John streets and
along Water street, for distance not
exceeding twelve poles south Of Burke
street, for the purpose of connecting
their lime kiins adjoining the fair
grounds, with the B. & r. 4. Provided,
however, that the said parties shall 50
construct and keep in repair said siding
so as not to interfere with the travel
over said streets, and also construct
and maintain proper street crossings;
and provide for the salty Of the persons
and stock at crossings, and in operating
engines and cars on said siding or
switch, and so regulate the speed Of
cars and engines in travelling the same,
so as not to exceed maximum rate Of
one mile in less than fifteen minutes.
On the complaint of any person to
the Mayor Of q violation ofsaid running
rate and proof thereof on trial. fine
may be imposed of not less than one,
nor more than fifteen dollars for each
offence.
The corporation assumes no respon-
sibility for any acts Of said Baker Bros.
in constructing, maintaining and opera
tine said siding as such.
On motion it was ordered that Baker
Bros. lay the track across Burke and
John streets in concurrence with the
street committee.
On motion the resolution passed
April 18TH. submitting to the voters Of
the town whether they would aid Bak-
er Bros. to the extent Of $3.50 or not,
was ordered recinded, which went to its
third reading and was adopted as read.
On motion council adjourned.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09
DisillusIon 8 20 Indian Beauties.

You have read Of the beautiful Indian
maiden. have, and I thought as read
of her that she was as attractive and Poca-
hontas like as the historian had portrayed
her. Well, she doesn't look like you
think she would. She Is generally q big,
Fat, filthy looking creature, with q blanket
around her that comes to her knees, bare
headed, with moccasins ON that she gener-
ally pulls OF when they are worn out.
The blanket is fastened at the neck and
also with belt at the waist. One thing.
and one only win say for them, they
have tho most beautiful, spearl looking
teeth ever saw-Pocatello Qdaho) Cor.
Chattanooga Times.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09
wanted Il both WAYS.

Irate Mourner-See here, thought you
said you had your own horses and car
riages?
Undertaken That's what I have and
that's what was used at the funeral.
Irate M0urner-I supposed, of course,
the horses were trained into something
like q respectful demeanor; but, sir, they
came back from the cemetery as Is home
from race.
Undertaker-O oh, that's what's the mat
ter. Well, II VOW wanted horses which
would travel In mourning style both ways,
why didn't you 60 to q livery. Tid-B Bits.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09
A meeting Of the officers Of the Cum

A meeting of the officers of the Cum
berland Valley Sabbath school assem-
bly,. met with Gen Boyed and Col. Ken
nedy, of the c. v. r. r., and Col.
Thomas, of b. 8 p, Thursday at Will
1ians' Grove for the purpose Of select
ing grounds and submitting plans for
the new auditorium building which. will
be erected for the coming assembly
which will be held July 18th to a3d, 'S7.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09

Mr.. Jas. McIntire, one of our enter
prising young men, who has been in the
employ Of Messrs. Emmert & Fiery for
some time past, will leave for Parkers-
burg today. We are sorry to lose our
genial friend and extend our best
wishes for future success.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09
some " the Indioations.

The courteous Boston Post relieves the
monotony Of the literature Of inebriety BY
referring to o person whose slight dishev-
elment of attire, when taken In connec.
ton with the incorrect angle Of his hat.
indicates recent conviyiality. 8,
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09

A negro woman, who was daughter
Of king, saw Washington at Albany
". Y, in 1898, was heir to a large estate,
weighed 4o5 pounds, and had begun to
turn white in patches, died in Buffalo
the other day at the age of 1914.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09

At the grand rally of the Mt. Zion M.
E. Church yesterday, over 10000 dol
lars was collected from the congrega-
ton, and many of the members remain
ed at home, owing to the inclemency
of the weather.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09

Mr.. Charles Rhoeder, who has been
sick for sometime past, and returned
home from California some weeks ago,
died at the residence of his mother at
! p. m. yesterday afternoon.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09

During the past few weeks several
kilograms have been sent to the city
papers from this place ola bogus nature.
We think it small pay at one cent q
word for lying.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09

A land slide on the Washington
Btanch Of the B. & o. r. R. yesterday.
caused the train due here at sac, p. M,
to be one hour and fifteen minutes late.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09

There is rich man in the Black Hills,
says the Bismark Times, who dates the
beginning of his fortune from the day he
sold his wife for $4,000.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09

WANTED The highest cash price
will be paid for all kinds of pigeons.
Apply at this Office.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09

The Baltimore base ball club passed
through here yesterday at evening ego.
Via. B. & o. r. r. enroute for st. Louis.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09

: MARRIED May 9Th, 1887, by Rev. ].
r. Andrew, Mr.. William Robinson to
Miss Fife criner, all of Berkeley county.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09

Carpenters are engaged in remodeling
the residence of DIR. Hink1e, on east
Burke street.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09

A new iron fence is being placed in
front of the M. E. Church, South.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09

Mr.. George Ryneal. of Washington,
D. c. is visiting friends in this city.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09
Vocal NAe>SAs-
Maj. ]. II. Bristor is in eastern Ohio.

500 pairs of pigeons wanted by May
25th. Apply at this Office.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-09

BOYS don !. wear anything but Happy
Hit Shirts, made Of Dwight Anchor
Muslin, with pure L linen Bosoms. They
are worth dollar, put you get them
fou so cents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-04
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
1MnpIevon,

fIuoPAouOHs
Old settlers meeting here the 10th.
Some of our young people attended
the sociable at Mr.. Thos. Taylor's last
Thursday evening. All reported good
time.
Work on the mill has commenced in
earnest.
Mr.. Hugh Quinn visited Castle Rock
and brought home a fine French coach
horse. He is dandy in every respect.
Teachers institute at this place some
time in February.
Our school will close the winter term
with sociable in Sprague's hall.
Mr.. John Johnston has bought fine
Hamiltonian horse. 1t looks as though
Napoleon intended to have some fast
stock.
Mr.. John Norton is shipping in large
amount of lumber, which means plenty
of building in the spring.
The I. o. G. 7. lodge will have box
sociable February 18th.
Rev. McElroy is holding meetings
here yet,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-04

AFTER the most barefaced thefts ever
attempted by legislative body, and
through tactics discreditable in the ex-
IRENE, the Democrats Of Indiana have
succeeded in electing Turpie United
States Senator to succeed Senator Harri-
son. 1t is every way probable that the
Republicans will carry the case to the
q. S. Senate, for they have ample evil
dence to prove the unjustness OF
the action of the Democrats. In
the face of the decision by the Demo
cratic Supreme Court of Indiana that
Robinson (Rer.) Vas fairly elected Lieu
tenant-GoveE4 r, the Democrats of the
State Senate used the power of their
small majority by defying the law and
denying Robinson his seat. Such &C.
ton as this in a civilized country cannot
be too severely condemned, and any
party that will lend itself to rascality
80 fragrant is undeserving the support oil
of respectable citizens.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-04
HIGH LICENSE.

There has never, in the history of
Minnesota, been q measure brought be-
fore the legislature that has created such
widespread interest as the bill now
pending for high license. On Sunday
night last mass meeting was held at the
Grand Opera House IN st. Paul, over
which Gov. McGill presided, and at
which the Gov. and other speakers made
some very pointed remarks. The Gov
ernor said that when the legislature
met there was no doubt of the passage
of a high license bill in accordance
with the declaration of the Republican
State platform. Through the well or
ganized forces of the liquor interests,
however, there was apparent reason for
apprehensIon-perhaps more apparent
than real. He urged upon the Republic
can members of the legislature the me-
cessity of redeeming the pledge made
the people through their representa-
tives in the State convention. Other
speakers followed in the same vein. and
the meeting adjourned midst the great
est of enthusiasm. Monday morning
few self-conscious members of the Leg
islature felt that their honor had been
impeached by the remarks Sunday
night, and promptly passed resolutions
to investigate what they termed implied
charges of corruption made against
members of their honorable body. In
the Senate, Mr.. Comstock, with his usu-
al good sense and level-headedness,
asked the Senators to sleep over the
matter before taking any hasty steps,
and he was sure they would feel differ
entity. This they did, and when the
question for the appointment of an in
vestigatIng committee came up next day
it was tabled without opposition. In
the House, however, committee was
appointed and it will have its "trouble
for its pains". Donnelly was cool dur
ing the heated debate and arose as the
sole survivor of the Independent par
ty," to pour "oil on the troubled waters"
and to extend the olive branch Of peace
to the angry. He took very sensible
view of the case.
Said Mr.. Donnelly: eff the Savior
could not find twelve men without ras-
cal among them, can it be expected that
the people of Minnesota can choose
hundred who are above suspicionr /
believe in high license. and that the
great multiplicity of saloons is great
source of corruption. When we attempt
reform our worst enemies are the small
saloonmen in the country who cannot
be controlled except that they are
bought. Let the guilty ones be found.
The innocent can say, Let the CALLED
jade vince, our withers are unwrung.'"
The shaking up of the members and
the agitation the license question has re-
ceived in consequence will no doubt re-
suit in good. There Is little reason to
doubt the passage of the VI 900 license
for cities of 10000 inhabitants and over
and $500 for cities of less population.
Senator Pope introduced an amendment
to this bill to reduce the amount to $500
and $3.50, but it was lost on vote of "a
against 10 q In favor of the amendment.
The question of high license will be
settled next week and it will be 81 COO
and $500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-04
Sterline Center.


John Sharp is very sick with bilious
complaint.
Olive Randall is also very sick with
typhoid fever, but under the very eff
cient treatment of DR.. Francis we trust
to soon hear of her recovery.
Necktie sociable at the school house,
Thursday night, 3rd INST.
John Drew, Jr., left for months Wis
1t in Chicago last Monday.
We notice e. f. Kellogg, of Good
Thunder, on our streets Tuesday.
Miss. tlorance Sanborn, who has been
resident of Medford, Mimi, for some
time, returned few days ago.
The impression ls quite genera that
Fayette Decker went to Castle Rock,
Mimi, last fall for the purpose of ex-
changing his horse Rustique for anoth-
er. and that he did exchange. We wish
to correct that error by saying such is
not the case; he has the same horse now
that he had last year.
S. w. Parks, our mail carrier, has on
ly missed one trip, thus for this winter,
but he has had some pretty hard trips.
Chas. Kinney has traded his little
home oyer in the woods for team OF
horses, wagon and harness, His inten-
ton is to 60 TO Kansas in the Spring.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-04
WARDEN REED COMING TO MAN.
KATO.

In Wednesdays Pioneer Press the Still
water correspondent quotes Warden
Reed as saying;
"Mr. Stordock will be here Thursday
and qualify before the board of prison
inspectors which holds a regular session
on that day. / shall probably occupy
my present residence until the first OF
March, as the new warden does not care
60 t<siEe possessfUh -of 10 until warmer
weather. Next week / shall take run
to Mankato to select dwelling place in
that city. i shall enter into no especial
line of business for the present, but can
easily spent my time In attending to
private affairs long needing my closer
attention, and in directing various i'm
provements on my farm. And then
think have right to clay Off a little
while. l have been here twelve years
and six months and there have been
no Sundays. OF course the peculiar re-
sposibihties of the Office are more or
less wearing. My son, the present de-
putty, will remain here and engage in
some business connected with the pris-
on.n
The people ofMankato and Blue Earth
county will be only too glad to welcome
Capt. Reed back again, and we hope he
may find it agreeable to enter into some
permanent business hare.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-04
Aunboy.


The weather, clerk. reports for the
month of january as follows: 10 days
the thermometer indicated from to 81
deg. below zero, Ii days to "a above,
day at zero; observations at z o'clock, a.
IN. q days wind NV, days sw, DAYS
8, day ne, day Sc, day W. There
has been IL clear days and IA cloudy
days. Taking it altogether it was very
disagreeable month.
Both departments Of our school have
closed for few days on account of the
mumps.
You can hardly reach ]. M. More with
a ten foot pole since he goes with the ii.
tie of grandpa.
c. A. Brown will leave for California
next week.
Editor of Mankato Journal was in town
this week shaking hands with many Of
our citizens.
Our p. M. has the mumps and it makes
him look fifteen years younger with
such full face. X.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-04

HoN. w. H. Officer, of Austin, died at
his home on Sunday. His death was
sudden and entirely unexpected, as he
was on the streets Friday in usual
health. Mr.. Officer was well known
throughout the State. He was one of
the directors of the old Austin, Mankato
& St. Cloud railroad, and bad more or
less TO do with the transactions of that
corporation from its inception until the
franchise WAS turned over or sold out.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-04

a MEETING of the State Agricultural
Board was held at the Merchants hotel,
Tuesday evening, to consider matters
pertinent TO the coming session of the
State Fair. 1t was determined to hold
the fair for nine days, commencing Fri
day, September 9, and closing on the
18th, TO enable exhibitors at the Iowa
and Wisconsin state fairs to reach here
and make fair exhibit Of their stock.
Committees were appointed to secure
more satisfactory railroad facilities than
were available last year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-02-04
Is the language of Mr.. Donnelly Their,

IL the language of Mr.. Donnelly there
seems to be ga woodchuck bigger than
bulldog" in House file No. 136 relating
to the Merrill State text books. The
bill, says the Winona Republican, very
innocently purports to be an amend
ment providing for the handling of the
books by county agents instead ofschool
district clerks, but careful reading OF
the dill discloses divers and suDdry
other provisions which will be interest
ing to the guardians ofthe public schools
interests. In the first place the price OF
the books is increased very materially,
even beyond, it is said, the cost Of other
.t;SSa3 perhaps better books. But the most
N l,eping change is the one wrought by
yection 4, which repeats many provisions
of the present law, among them the one
exempting cities and independent dis
tricts from the use of the books. 1t
would seem that unless the Merrill books
are satisfactory to our Board of Educa-
ton their early attention should be given
TO this bill.